Social Work Practice Development Lead

Job Summary
Contract Type:
Permanent
Working Hours:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
23/10/2024
Advert End Date:
18/11/2024 23:59
Employment Location:
Sand Martin House, Peterborough
Salary:
£40,221 - £44,428 + benefits
Vacancy ID:
106284
Closing date:
18 Nov
Further Information
Practice Development Lead

 Calling all Practice development, Practice improvement and Training Leads with knowledge of Children’s services!

 Our Children’s services here at PCC are looking for a new Practice Development Lead to  drive forward practice improvements.

Could it be you?

 You’re confident, creative and find your motivation and positivity rubs off on others.

Your organisation and communication skills make project management a breeze.

A people person who can deliver informative and engaging training, adapting to relevant audiences.

 If you’re sitting there nodding in agreement then you’re definitely reading the right job advert, now lets talk details.

What will you be doing?
  •  Designing, coordinating and delivering training.
  • Creating supporting information documents including leaflets and presentations.
  • Managing and monitoring new project and programmes.
  • Developing a good ‘practice’ resource bank for practitioners and managers.
  • Working with our Head of Inspection, Improvement and Innovation and Service Director in the delivery of improvement and transformation priorities across Children and Young People’s Services
 

This role offers variety, progression, and the chance to contribute to our continuous efforts to improves the lives of children and young people in our local community!

 

Now, that all important question.. Why PCC?!
  • Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 25 days per year + bank holidays (FTE) + option to purchase up to an additional ten days per year (FTE)
  • Comprehensive pension scheme with employer contributions of 17.5% (current)
  • Immediate life cover (x3 times your annual salary) and ill-health protection (applicable to those enrolled in LGPS)
  • Discounted private medical insurance
  • Access to a car lease salary sacrifice and cycle to work scheme
  • Hybrid working – two days in our head office, Sand Martin House.
  • Flexible working hours – Need to do the school runs or personal commitments? No problem!!

This is a rolling campaign so please don't wait for the closing date to apply, we aim to review all applications quickly and contact you soon after your first application

 
Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We are proud to serve the diverse communities of Peterborough and want our workforce to reflect this diversity, which we believe is beneficial for our employees, the organisation and the communities we serve